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Election 2025

Everything you need to know about Minnesota’s 2025 municipal elections.

Prepara tu boleta electoral 2025: ¿Sobre qué votarás?

MPR News encuestó a candidatos de contiendas locales y estatales para conocer sus antecedentes e intereses para el cargo al que se postulan. Los votantes de Minnesota pueden usar nuestra herramienta "Prepara tu boleta electoral" para obtener información sobre los candidatos en su área.

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Politics Friday: St. Paul mayoral candidates lay out their visions for Minnesota's capital city

Three candidates for St. Paul mayor discuss key issues in a MPR News and Pioneer Press debate. Incumbent Melvin Carter, state Rep. Kaohly Her and scientist Yan Chen address city spending, taxes, amenities and public safety.
by Brian Bakst, Matthew Alvarez and Jeff Jones

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Mayoral candidates outline competing visions for St. Paul in MPR News/Pioneer Press debate

Mayoral candidates outline competing visions for St. Paul in MPR News/Pioneer Press debate

Three candidates for St. Paul mayor debated key issues in an MPR News and Pioneer Press forum Tuesday. Incumbent Melvin Carter, state Rep. Kaohly Her and scientist Yan Chen discussed city spending, public safety, schools and Carter’s proposal to ban assault weapons in the city.
by Peter Cox

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5 candidates vie for St. Paul mayor

5 candidates vie for St. Paul mayor

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is facing off against four other candidates who want his job. As Carter seeks a third term at the helm of the city, his record is being scrutinized by three candidates who are newcomers to city politics and a state representative who has represented the city since 2019.
by Peter Cox

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Build Your Ballot 2025: What will you be voting on?

Build Your Ballot 2025: What will you be voting on?

MPR News surveyed candidates in local and state races to hear about their background and interest in the office they are running for. Voters in Minnesota can use our Build Your Ballot tool to get information about the candidates in their area.

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Minneapolis mayoral candidate says his campaign office was vandalized

Minneapolis mayoral candidate says his campaign office was vandalized

Minneapolis mayoral candidate and state Sen. Omar Fateh says his campaign office was vandalized this week, with an Islamophobic message and threat graffitied on a wall.
by MPR News Staff

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Voter guides: 2025 St. Paul mayoral race

St. Paul is electing its next mayor on Nov. 4, 2025. All five candidates are nonpartisan.
by MPR News Staff

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Voter guides: 2025 Minneapolis mayoral race

Minneapolis is electing its next mayor on Nov. 4, 2025. No Republicans in the race — but plenty of platforms to choose from, spanning major parties and independents.
by MPR News Staff

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